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If Only Trees Could Talk(2022)

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Hindi102 mins

If Only Trees Could Talk (2022) is a 102-minute Hindi film directed by Bobby Sarma Baruah. Starring Bobby Sarma Baruah.

Director:Bobby Sarma Baruah
Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
19 December 2022
Director
Bobby Sarma Baruah
Language
Hindi
Runtime
1h 42m

Storyline

A teacher builds a school in his remote village and feels hopeful when it earns government approval. After he retires, he is heartbroken to realize his community never truly valued education.

When a teacher's dream meets a village's silence.

Film Details

Rating
102Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date19 December 2022
Also Known AsSikaisal

Parental Guide

Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
identitysurvivalcorruptionfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film is entirely in the Tiwa language, a lesser-known indigenous language of Assam, making it a rare cinematic representation.
  • Director Bobby Sarma Baruah is known for her work in Assamese cinema, and this is one of her projects focusing on indigenous communities.
  • It was shot on location in Ulukunchi, West Karbi Anglong, using local non-professional actors for authenticity.
  • The film highlights the real-life challenges of education in remote tribal areas of Assam, based on true events.
  • It had a very limited theatrical release, primarily in Assam, focusing on festival circuits and regional audiences.
  • The movie's title metaphorically refers to the silent witnesses (trees) to the community's struggles and dreams.
  • It was produced with support aimed at preserving and promoting the Tiwa language and culture through cinema.

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